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procurement
The organized process of acquiring goods, services, or information, especially in a business or government context.
Unsere Abteilung ist für die Beschaffung der gesamten IT-Ausstattung verantwortlich.
Our department is responsible for the procurement of all IT equipment.
getting drugs
Colloquially in the drug scene, the act of getting illegal drugs.
Sein ganzer Tag drehte sich nur noch um die Beschaffung von Heroin.
His whole day revolved only around getting heroin.
'Die Beschaffung' (procurement) is the noun related to the verb 'beschaffen' (to obtain, to procure). The ending '-ung' turns the verb into a noun that describes the process or the result of the action.
Die Beschaffung der notwendigen Dokumente hat mehrere Tage gedauert.
The procurement of the necessary documents took several days.
The meaning depends heavily on context. In a professional or government setting, it means organized purchasing. In colloquial language, especially in the drug scene, it refers to getting drugs.
Die Beschaffung neuer Büromöbel wurde vom Management genehmigt.
The procurement of new office furniture was approved by management.
In an economic context, 'Beschaffung' (procurement) is often combined with the goods being acquired. Typical phrases are 'die Beschaffung von Material' (the procurement of materials), 'die Beschaffung von Informationen' (the procurement of information), or 'die öffentliche Beschaffung' (public procurement).
Die strategische Beschaffung von Rohstoffen ist für das Unternehmen entscheidend.
The strategic procurement of raw materials is crucial for the company.
shopping / purchasing
In companies, both terms concern acquiring the goods or services that are needed. „Der Einkauf“ often refers to the department responsible for this. „Die Beschaffung“, by contrast, refers to the organized process through which the necessary resources are acquired and made available.
Die Beschaffung der neuen Computer dauert wegen Lieferproblemen länger.
The procurement of the new computers is taking longer because of delivery problems.
Der Einkauf organisiert die Bestellung der neuen Computer.
The purchasing department is organizing the order for the new computers.
